12. They reject the many teachings I have written for them.They act as if the teachings were strange and foreign to them.
13. The Israelites offer sacrifices to meand eat the meat.But the Lord is not pleased with them.He remembers the evil they have done.And he will punish them for their sins.They will be slaves again as they were in Egypt.
14. The people of Israel have forgotten their Maker.They trust in the palaces they have built.And Judah trusts in her many strong, walled cities.But I will send fire on their citiesand destroy their strong towers.”